Wednesday, February 4, 2009

WIP Wednesday: The Distractions Edition

My neverending list of projects I want to knit just seems endless at times. In addition to wanting to tackle some of my UFOs, I'd also like to cast on....

My new Rockin' Sock Club sock.

Another pair of Leyburns.

A pink pair of socks for Valentine's Day. Just because.

Plucky Knitter Aran Cashmere, colorway Doris

A pink cashmere scarf for Valentine's. No one said this list was realistic.

A sweater with my new yarn.

The February Lady Sweater for the STR KAL.

That pretty gathered scarf that I've been seeing everywhere.

Something with my new Plucky Knitter Merino Worsted.

Plucky Knitter Merino Cashmere Nylon Worsted, color Dormitory

These are just the things I want to cast on today.

But, I'm distracted by the gift-knitting. Or maybe I want to be distracted by the other projects. Anyways, February is birthday month around here. Dad's birthday, my birthday, Rowan's birthday. And as you all know by now, Dad and Rowan are big enablers with the yarn because they like their handknits.

I, Irishgirlieknits, do solemnly swear to finish Pa's scarf. It was his father's day gift. Last year. Ugh. His birthday is Monday.

And finish his new pair of Thujas. Dad loves his Thuja STR socks. Seriously. The holes speak for themselves (he really does love his other three pairs!).

I know I could finish off this second Holidazed sock, but need to finish Dad's first.

And, in full disclosure, I cast on this cowl a couple weeks ago. I wanted another cowl. I wanted an easy project (you know, to finish up in a day or two...hahaha... if only I wasn't distracted). I wanted to use the yarn Snowboarder gave me.

I really hope to finish one or two of these WIPs soon. I've got a list to get to! Oh, and Rowan's birthday gift (she has been quite specific... fingerless gloves, "cabley", gray, cashmere ... seriously).

23 comments:

It's amazing how fast it can pile up, isn't it? You always seem to make such fabulous yarn choices, too. It doesn't help the decision making process when every option is wonderful. Good luck with the gift knitting : )

Oh my, you sound just like me. But I've found that if you want to get things finished, project monogamy is the best way to go. But it must be hard with all those gorgeous yarns tempting you to knit with them! :)

At last--someone worse than I am! I don't think it's our faults, however. There are just too many yummy yarns and patterns out there. At least knitting burns calories. Anybody ever figure out how many you burn in an hour of knitting?

Thank you! I'm so glad I'm not the only one with my next 243 projects picked out (and strewn all over my bedroom). I'm pretty sure it's because I'm sick up cleaning up after my kids. It's making me buy yarn too! I told my husband last night he's just lucky I'm addicted to yarn instead of margaritas!

What shall I cast on now? Should we just chuck it and start the STR club socks. Those beads.....

You can do it! Project monogamy is one good solution. The other one being going all project manager (PM) on yourself. Well, maybe that only works for me 'cause when I try to go PM Leslie, it rarely works. LOL!